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CAMILLE [CHARLES] SAINT-SAËNS
(1835-1921)
French composer, pupil of Halévy and Gounod;
able
pianist from early childhood; also organist.
Works include SAMSON AND DELILAH and other operas;
symphonic poems on Liszt's lines, e.g. OMPHALE'S
SPINNING WHEEL; 3 symphonies
(No. 3 with Organ,
DANSE MACABRE and other works for orchestra; 5 piano concertos, 3 violin concertos, 2 cello concertos...
THE CARNIVAL OF ANIMALS for 2
pianos and orchestra; chamber music, church music, many songs.
Frequently visited Britain in his exceptionally long and
prolific career.
Hon.Mus.D., Cambridge 1893.
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